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HPV vaccine: 20 states that shun the shot

Is the HPV vaccine safe? Republican hopeful Michele Bachmann got some sharp jabs from scientists after claiming getting vaccinated could lead to mental retardation. The scientists say the vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing infection with human papillomavirus, which spreads easily during sexual activity and can lead to cervical cancer.

One thing's for sure. The HPV vaccine is a lot more popular in some states than in others. Keep clicking to see the 20 states where teens are least likely to have gotten at least one dose of the vaccine (based on most recent data from the CDC)...

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20. Montana

Montana kicks off the list of states with lowest rates of HPV vaccination. In the Treasure State, 45.5 percent of teens have received at least one dose of HPV vaccine.

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19. Ohio

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 44

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18. Georgia

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 43.5

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17. West Virginia

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 42.4

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16. North Dakota

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 41.7

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15. Maryland

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 41.6

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14. South Carolina

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 41.5

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13. Missouri

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 41.4

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12. Florida

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 41.1

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11. Alaska

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 40.8

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10. Kansas

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 40.2

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9. Kentucky

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 40.1

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8. Illinois

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 39.7

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7. Utah

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 39.2

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6. Arkansas

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 37.9

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5. Indiana

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 37

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4. New Jersey

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 35.4

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3. Mississippi

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 34

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2. Tennessee

Percentage of HPV vaccination: 33.1

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1. Idaho

Where are teens least fond of the HPV vaccine? Idaho - only 28.8 percent received at least one dose.